International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia
Volume 15, Issue 2 , Pages 137-144, April 2006

Practical management of the parturient with congenital heart disease

Magill Department of Anaesthesia, Intensive Care & Pain Management, Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, London, UK

Accepted 1 July 2005.

D.P. Dob and S.M. Yentis, Consultant Anaesthetists, Magill Department of Anaesthesia, Intensive Care & Pain Management, Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, 369 Fulham Road, London SW10 9NH UK.

SUMMARY 

Cardiac disease is becoming more common in women presenting for maternity care and is a major cause of maternal mortality in the UK. We present a review of the management of parturients with congenital heart disease, focusing on practical aspects and the problems that may be expected.

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PII: S0959-289X(05)00142-1

doi:10.1016/j.ijoa.2005.07.005

International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia
Volume 15, Issue 2 , Pages 137-144, April 2006

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